Serious riskSerious risk
EU Safety Gate · Report-2011-014
Rico Design · Leather wristbands
The products pose a chemical risk because the leather part of the wristbands contains chromium VI in a concentration of 11.9 mg/kg and 10.5 mg/kg respectively and, when used as intended, are in contact with the human body for more than a temporary period. In addition to raised toxicity, and carcinogenic properties, chromium VI compounds also have a high allergenic potential (contact allergens). The product does not comply with national legislation.
- Published
- 08 April 2011
- Notifying authority
- Germany
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
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Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- 0317/11
- Model
- EAN-Code: 4050051671793, Item No 7090.60.30
- Check-digit validated barcodes
- 4050051671793
Classification
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Risk type
- Chemical
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
Product description
Two leather wristbands in plain, dark brown leather with silver-coloured metal buckles. No packaging.